Philip of Burgundy Lands in England
Storms force Philip of Burgundy and Joanna of Castile to land in England, giving Henry unexpected diplomatic leverage.
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1506 in England
Explore 17 historical events and records for England in 1506.
Historical records for England in 1506
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January
February
First Treaty of Windsor
Henry and Philip of Burgundy conclude a treaty strengthening political cooperation and placing pressure on France.
March
Second Windsor Agreement
A further Windsor agreement develops the alliance between England, Burgundy and Habsburg interests.
April
Imprisonment of Edmund de la Pole
Edmund de la Pole is imprisoned after Philip of Burgundy surrenders the Yorkist claimant to Henry VII.
Malus Intercursus Signed
Henry secures exceptionally favourable proposed trading terms from Philip of Burgundy during the latter's enforced stay in England.
Malus Intercursus Signed
Extracts a highly favourable commercial settlement from Philip of Burgundy after the Burgundian ruler is unexpectedly detained in England.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Edward Seymour
Birth of Edward Seymour, eldest brother of Jane Seymour
Birth of William Paget
William Paget is born and later becomes a senior diplomat and secretary under Henry VIII before serving successive Tudor governments.
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the Common Pleas
Custody of Edmund de la Pole
Henry VII secures custody of Yorkist claimant Edmund de la Pole after negotiations with Philip of Burgundy.
in Paris
More and Erasmus collaborate on a Latin translation of the works of Lucian, published in Paris in 1506
Kings Council
Appointed President of the King's Council
Malus Intercursus
The Treaty of Windsor strengthens Henry's relations with Philip of Burgundy and links diplomacy with commercial concessions.
Marriage Proposal to Margaret of Austria
Negotiations linked to the Burgundian settlement include a proposed marriage between the widowed Henry VII and Margaret of Austria.
Translations of Lucian
More and Erasmus publish translations from the Greek satirist Lucian.
Treaty of Windsor
Henry uses Philip of Burgundy's unexpected stay in England to negotiate the exceptionally favourable Malus Intercursus.
Vicar
Appointed Vicar of Redgrave in Suffolk
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